Connections
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Reinforce and further their knowledge of other
disciplines through the Spanish language (e.g.,
solve word problems in Spanish, use Spanish
words for geographic terms in map reading,
explore Spanish vocabulary for computer parts,
use information from interviews in Spanish to
create various graphs)
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Use age-appropriate Spanish resources to
acquire information and viewpoints (dictionaries,
cookbooks, maps, Spanish storybooks)
•
Discuss how knowledge of Spanish is useful in
various professions
Language Use and Structure
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Use the form and function of words in phrases
and in simple sentences to communicate
effectively, such as using short forms of
possessive adjectives correctly, using
appropriate tenses and agreement, and using
appropriate descriptive adjectives
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Use the Spanish language to communicate
feelings and ideas through appropriate word
usage
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Select and use appropriate vocabulary, word
order, and punctuation to communicate
effectively
•
Use “tener” expressions to talk about being
hungry, thirsty, warm, cold, and sleepy
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Use the expression “tener miedo” to express
his/her fears
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Discuss the differences in punctuation,
capitalization, pronunciation, and word order in
Spanish and English
Cultural Awareness
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Demonstrate an understanding of the Spanish
culture including perspectives, practices, and
products. (e.g., write a greeting card or
invitation in a culturally appropriate format to
celebrate a Spanish holiday. Describe food
preparation in Spanish speaking countries.
Describe architectural style of homes found in
Spanish speaking countries. Name monuments
and landmarks that are found in Spanish
speaking countries)
•
Discuss similarities and differences of the
various cultures in the Spanish speaking world
•
Describe some of the geographical features of
Spanish speaking countries
•
Listen to and compare and contrast music
from Spanish speaking countries with music
from other cultures
•
Produce, compare, and contrast arts and
crafts of Spanish speaking countries and those
from other cultures
•
Read about and discuss the importance of
famous Spanish leaders or icons and compare
their characteristics and life to other leaders
being studied in various content areas
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Second Grade
LITERACY
Literature
Key ideas and details
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Ask and answer questions to demonstrate
understanding of text, referring explicitly to
the text
•
Recount stories, including fables, folktales, and
myths from diverse cultures
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Describe characters in a story and explain
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Distinguish between fiction and non-fiction
•
Distinguish between sense and nonsense
•
Distinguish between fact and opinion
Craft and structure
•
Determine the meaning of words and phrases
distinguishing literal from nonliteral language
•
Refer to parts of stories, dramas, and poems
when writing or speaking about a text
•
Distinguish their own point of view from that of
the narrator or those of the characters
•
Begin to recognize author’s purpose
•
Begin recognizing propaganda and persuasive
devices
Integration of knowledge and ideas
•
Explain how aspects of a text’s illustrations
contribute to what is conveyed by the words
in story
•
Compare and contrast themes, settings, plots of
stories by same author about similar characters
•
Relate story to prior knowledge making
connections to reading
•
Distinguish between sense and nonsense
•
Distinguish between fiction and nonfiction
•
Read and organize information for different
purposes
•
Follow multi-step oral directions
•
Retell, paraphrase and explain what has been
said by a speaker
Informational Text
Key ideas and details
•
Ask and answer questions to demonstrate
understanding of a text, referring explicitly to
the text
•
Determine main idea of text; recount key details
and explain how they support the main idea
•
Describe relationship between series of
historical events, scientific ideas or steps in
technical procedures in text
Craft and structure
•
Determine the meaning of general academic
and domain-specific words and phrases in a text
•
Use text features and search tools to locate
information relevant to a given topic efficiently
•
Distinguish their own point of view from that of
the author of a text
•
Begin to recognize author’s purpose
Integration of knowledge and ideas
•
Use information gained from illustrations and
words in text to demonstrate understanding
•
Describe the logical connection between
particular sentences and paragraphs in a text
•
Compare and contrast most important points
and details presented in two texts on same
topic
•
Read and organize information for different
purposes
Range of reading and level of text complexity
•
Read and comprehend literature, including
stories, dramas, and poetry
Foundational Skills
Phonics and word recognition
•
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word
analysis skills in decoding words
•
Identify and know the meaning of the most
common prefixes and derivational suffixes
•
Decode words with common Latin suffixes
•
Decode multi-syllable words
•
Read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled
words
Fluency
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Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to
support comprehension
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